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    Racine Heritage Museum

    3.8 (4 reviews)

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    Kenosha Public Museum

    Kenosha Public Museum

    4.3(35 reviews)
    9.7 mi
    $

    Lots of different exhibitions some with interactive activities, educational, local art and…read moredinosaurs! Who could ask for more? Basically a beautiful waterfront museum with fantastic, highly interesting exhibits that appeal to all ages. Admission is completely free, making it incredibly budget-friendly for our family of five. The volunteers and staff are absolutely wonderful--so friendly and helpful! We wanted to support them by making a donation at the gift shop. Even though I didn't have cash on me, they easily and quickly accepted a donation via Apple Pay. The outdoor area around the water has great statues to look at, and it is perfectly located near the local parks and beaches. I highly recommend stopping here if you are celebrating a Great Lakes graduation or just spending a day in Kenosha! My daughter graduated from Great Lakes and we wanted to go on a little adventure as a family during one of her liberty days. I recommend coming early and checking out local events in the nearby parks. We went on a Saturday and there was a cute Italian festival and a farmers market(Kenosha harbor market and celebration place). Afterwards we walked around the water side and enjoyed surrounding statues then headed into this cute museum. If you're going head over early enjoy the market and the museum then grab a sandwich at the local deli, snack at the piggly or a dog from red hot and head over to the park or the beach near by, then finish the day at the sweet corner! If you can make it to the cheese castle do but they close at 7 so we didn't make it! I'll make reviews for the above listed spots as well!

    This is one of my favorite museums in southeastern Wisconsin. Right in Lake Michigan with ample…read moreparking. Donations welcomed a beautiful gift shop with so much to explore. So many beautiful artifacts in history layout.

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    Kenosha Public Museum - He may not look very happy, but I enjoyed the exhibit non-the-less.

    He may not look very happy, but I enjoyed the exhibit non-the-less.

    Kenosha Public Museum - Rita Rinelli and Gail Isermann at the Kenosha Public Museum.

    Rita Rinelli and Gail Isermann at the Kenosha Public Museum.

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    Civil War Museum

    4.4(29 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    The Civil War Museum in Kenosha is a surprisingly good historical museum. Also known as The War of…read morethe Rebellion (as the North called it) is memorializes the conflict thru the lens of the Union states. This museum pays particular respect to the Midwest states that fought for the North. It consists of 2 floors with the bottom floor being the main museum and special exhibits located upstairs. The dioramas and exhibits in the museum were all well done and had very good documentation. There is also a short movie shown every hour in the middle of the museum. This museum is constructed in the round so make sure as you go around it, you see every section. I would budget 2 hours to see it all. There is an admission fee and a gift shop along with plenty of free parking.

    I have a passing interest in the Civil War and I wasn't sure whether I'd enjoy it, but I did like…read moreit. Mannequin alert: there is an abundance of mannequins and dioramas inside. When you reach proximity to some of them, a recording will play. They didn't move around (so it's not too bad if you don't like dolls or mannequins or animatronics). Staff were calm and helpful and made it enjoyable. Highlights include an immersive 360 degree movie in the center of the museum that plays at the top of the hour (every hour? Not sure): it's somewhat intense and full of drama, but it's only 10 minutes long. It's called Seeing the Elephant. Another is a train car (at the start of the war) where you sit next to mannequins and they tell you their tales of being turned away for service, their hopes for a good outcome of the war, and the like. Yet another is the paddle boat at the end of the war, where the tales of the mannequins are more grim and the massive human cost of war (assassination, instability, death and dismemberment) pervades. The whole of the main exhibit is from the perspective of the Midwest, so it's rah-rah Wisconsin, Ohio, etc. It's unique. I don't know if everyone would like this, but the 2024 admission to the main gallery was $9 ($5 for residents), and I thought it was well worth it. I'd recommend it, even if I might not necessarily return anytime soon.

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    Civil War Museum
    Civil War Museum - This section of the museum is called "War! War! War!"

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    This section of the museum is called "War! War! War!"

    S C Johnson - During the tour, photos are allowed outside the buildings but no photos are allowed inside.

    S C Johnson

    3.3(10 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This company does not respond to phone calls issues with their products they just ignore you, a…read moreterrible customer service dept and the fact their products are not safe, they ignore you so they don't have to deal with the issues. Their products are not safe!

    "S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (commonly referred to as S. C. Johnson) is an American multinational…read moreprivately held manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and other consumer chemicals based in Racine, Wisconsin. In 2017, S. C. Johnson employed approximately 13,000 people and had estimated sales of $10 billion. The company is owned by the Johnson family. H. Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO since 2004, is the fifth generation of the Johnson family to lead the company." CC Wikipedia There's an enormous amount of information on their website. This is another historic American Company. There's so many of their products my family has used over generations. I've taken photos of a few I currently have in my kitchen and bath. I'm a fan. This review is for the company not the building. I might add the headquarters building is historic in its own right. A definite must see if you're in Racine, Wisconsin.

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    S C Johnson - Behind the glass tube windows, you can make out the round floors of the mezzanines.

    Behind the glass tube windows, you can make out the round floors of the mezzanines.

    S C Johnson - My rusty old can of Kiwi Shoe Polish. I haven't used in years. Posted with review 04/04/2020

    My rusty old can of Kiwi Shoe Polish. I haven't used in years. Posted with review 04/04/2020

    S C Johnson - Headquarters in Racine. Photo is Public Domain. Posted with review 04/04/2020

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    Headquarters in Racine. Photo is Public Domain. Posted with review 04/04/2020

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